Best Donna Shannon Podcasts (2024)

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Sunroom: Fury Road 41:56

19d ago41:56

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Well, 2 and a half years and $75,000 later, our sunroom is finally done. ALMOST. Plus, Donna and Ryan discuss what could be the worst movie in the Mad Max franchise. And Donna learns a shocking fact about her dad.By Donna Shannon

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S14 E08: Reclaiming Your Voice with author Shannon K. Evans 29:28

4h ago29:28

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Our voice is one of the most uniquely defining qualities of our person. For artists and writers, finding our voice is a foundational and often painstaking process of search and discovery. For many, finding the courage to acknowledge, I am an artist. I am a writer. I am a musician, takes a lot of courage. Speaking it out for the first time can be an…

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S14 E07: Nature As Metaphor with Enneagram Coach Stephanie Spencer 29:06

7d ago29:06

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Stephanie J. Spencer is a visual artist, author, nature-lover and an Enneagram coach who is not afraid of hard questions. She loves moving towards the struggles of the human experience to help people find new ways forward. Stephanie has spent years coaching individuals and teams from around the country, from major universities to local churches, fr…

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S14 E06: Learning To See with Paul J. Pastor 30:36

9d ago30:36

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When we think of wonder or beauty, we might be inclined to think in terms of an external appearance, a scene of nature or an attractive person. But what if wonder is something that grows from the inside out? What if wonder is way of seeing? And what if wonder is an interior force, one that begins in the hidden recesses of our perceptions? Today, on…

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Fall Happenings: Several Events You Need To Know About! 3:52

15d ago3:52

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This fall we have several opportunities to gather together, get inspired and build community. I'd love to see you at one or all of these happenings! Just click the links below to find out the specific event details. If you’d like to stay in the know on our regular happenings and inspirations, sign up for our bi-weekly email list here. The Embodied …

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S14 E05: Postures of Attentiveness with Mary McCampbell and Joe Kickasola 38:46

20d ago38:46

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Philosopher, Simone Weil said that attentiveness is the heart of prayer. In this episode, we discuss postures of attentiveness as gateways to wonder. Guests: Dr. Mary McCampbell is an author, educator, and speaker whose publications span the worlds of literature, film, and popular music. She is the author of Imagining Our Neighbors as Ourselves: Ho…

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S14 E04: Sacred Service Of The Actor with Cleo Rinkwest 34:21

1M ago34:21

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Cleo Rinkwest is a South-African actor who has worked with the likes of Samuel L Jackson, The Walking Dead's Callan McCauliff, and Game of Thrones, Charlotte Hope. Through her acting, she seeks to perform stories that go beyond entertainment and enlighten her audiences to values of human flourishing. Her current film projects follow themes of justi…

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S14 E03: How Do We Find Home? with Cody F. Miller

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One of the more powerful aspects of visual art, is when a single image encapsulates an entire narrative, or when viewing a painting or illustration, the viewer’s imagination is invited to fill in the gaps and finish the tale. I recently came across an artist whose work embodies this narrative quality. I found myself going back to his images and stu…

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S14 E02: The Gifted State with Donna Matthews 44:11

2M ago44:11

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Donna Matthews is a musician and creative artist. In the 1990’s she played lead guitar in Elastica and lo-fi, DIY band Klang, and in subsequent years devised and facilitated creative workshops for people in recovery from addiction. She is currently in her final year of a practice-based PhD in Music at the university of Glasgow. Interested in issues…

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Magic Hour - Left, Write, Hook with Dr Donna Lyon and Dr. Shannon Owen 49:23

1M ago49:23

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WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS REFERENCES TO SEXUAL ABUSEDirector Shannon Owen and Producer Dr. Donna Lyon talk about the trials and tribulations of "Left, Write, Hook" a feature-length documentary about seven women who responded to a call-out to participate in an 8-week experimental recovery program. The program supports survivors of childhood sex…

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Da Vinci or Dionysus? A Meditation on The Olympic Opening Performance 18:28

1M ago18:28

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When we lack wonder, we settle for the evening news. When we lack spectacle, we settle for shock art. When we can’t see the burning bush, we set the dumpster on fire. By this point, the Olympics’ opening performance has been discussed ad nauseum. Most of us have grown weary of the vitriol and moved on. Therefore, I hesitate to add another voice to …

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S14 E01: An Introduction 13:15

2M ago13:15

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Wonder is all around us. In every moment, in every mundane or grand occasion. The earth and all that is in within it, is an unfolding poem spoken from divine lips in search of an audience. In this introductory episode, Stephen Roach shares the groundwork for this season’s exploration of Reclaiming Wonder. He says, “It is the artist whose work bridg…

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S14 Trailer: Reclaiming Wonder 3:04

2M ago3:04

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Around the turn of the century, German Sociologist, Max Weber coined the phrase ‘disenchantment’ as a way of describing society’s transition from a mythical or religious understanding of the world to a rationalistic, scientific view. Advancements in science and technology alongside a perceived decline of religious devotion rendered the world demyst…

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Shart Week and Cat Fights 40:45

2M ago40:45

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Well, both Ryan and Donna had an interesting month - let's just say, in certain conditions, one should never trust a fart. Especially when preparing for a colonoscopy. Plus, Georgie Shannon, one of our cats, makes a guest appearance to defend why Felix sometimes needs a good ole ass-kicking.By Donna Shannon

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The Value of A Dream with Stephen Roach (Recorded Live in Urbana Illinois) 16:45

2M ago16:45

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In this live talk, recorded at the Audiofeed Festival in Urbana, Illinois, Stephen Roach encourages listeners that the value of a dream is not contingent upon its coming to pass. The value of a dream, he says, is in the dreaming. For anyone, who has grappled with the death of a dream or the pain of letting go, this talk will encourage you that a dr…

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S13 E13: Frameworks of Community with Conor Sweetman and Yi Ning Chiu 38:45

3M ago38:45

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In this Season Finale round table, founder of Ekstasis magazine, Conor Sweetman and essayist, Yi Ning Chiu discuss expressive individualism, various frameworks of community and why physical community remains essential in our modern, digitized culture. Alongside of Ekstasis, Conor serves as the director of innovation for Christianity today while Yi …

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Getting Reoriented: Life Update from Stephen Roach 5:00

3M ago5:00

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If you’re a regular listener to the podcast then you know that we haven’t produced our regular episodes for the past few weeks. And if you follow us on Instagram or get our email newsletters then you know the reason why. On May 27th, my studio laptop was stolen. In light of this event and feeling disoriented, I began to study the word 'orient.' I d…

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DON'T take me out to the ball game 40:07

4M ago40:07

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Hey, I love my grandson, but little league baseball is like its own breed of torture. Speaking of torture, Donna and Ryan review the movies "Mad God" (2021) and "The Final Girls" (2015).By Donna Shannon

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S13 E12: Hospitality As Revolution with John Heers 30:00

4M ago30:00

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Hospitality is more than the generous treatment of guests or strangers, but is a way of peeling back the layers of separation and getting closer to the heart of a group or individual. In this way, hospitality is the heartbeat of community and true friendship. The word hospitality comes from the Latin hospes, meaning "host", "guest", or "stranger". …

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S13 E11: A Brutal Love with Kimberly Phinney 33:24

4M ago33:24

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Kimberly Phinney is a professor, counselor, poet and writer. She’s been published in Ekstasis Magazine, Fathom, Humana Obscura, and many other publications. She is the editor and founder of the literary community The Way Back To Ourselves. Earlier this year, Kimberly’s poem “An Ode to Hard, Dark Nights” won the Audience Choice Award in our Bright W…

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S13 E10: Comedy and Context with Andi Marie Tillman 34:43

5M ago34:43

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Andi Marie Tillman is an Appalachian comedian, musician, and self-proclaimed “recovering Pentecostal.” Her roots in performance began at the early age of 8 when she sang in churches across the Southeast. It was here Andi gathered much of the inspiration for what would later become her well-known cast of original characters. Andi has acted in numero…

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S13 E09: To Mend The World with Charlie Peacock and Andi Ashworth 41:25

5M ago41:25

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What does it mean to be a culture maker in a world of hurt and wondrous possibility? And what does it mean to mend the world, to bring healing and hospitality through our art and the details of our everyday lives? Today’s episode features multi-Grammy winner Charlie Peacock and his wife and author, Andi Ashworth. Charlie and Andi have recently publ…

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Tweens Against Humanity 40:58

5M ago40:58

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Welcome to Season 2! We played Cards Against Humanity with my 12-year-old grandson. What could possibly go wrong? PLUS check out our review of “The Empire Strips Back” burlesque show. Spoiler Alert: It was very cheeky.By Donna Shannon

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S13 E08: Come And Save Me with Danielson and Chris White 36:14

5M ago36:14

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Film director Chris White and songwriter Daniel Smith of The Danielson Family have crafted an 8-minute short film/music video titled "Come and Save Me," a poignant exploration of acceptance and community as a cure to the loneliness epidemic of our post-pandemic world. In this episode, Daniel and Chris share about the film’s inception, working with …

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S13 E07: Mastery & The Flow State with composer Christen Lien 33:26

6M ago33:26

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Christen Lien is a multi-disciplinary artist who creates an innovative brand of musical storytelling. She disrupts the classical genre by integrating innovative technology and collaborating with artists and musicians from many mediums. Christen has performed for a diverse network of audiences around the globe, from the Dalai Lama to the Burning Man…

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S13 E06: Creativity And Community Live at Square Halo Conference 42:10

6M ago42:10

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I recently traveled to Lancaster, Pennsylvania where I participated in the 2024 Square Halo Conference: Return To Narnia: Creativity, Collaboration and Community. As part of the event, I hosted a live podcast recording on the topic of creativity and community. Joining me for this conversation is graphic designer, children’s book illustrator, author…

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S13 E05: Why Community Matters with Stephen Roach 34:25

7M ago34:25

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This week's episode is a collaboration with Lisa Smith of the Be. Make. Do. Podcast! We are flipping the mic around for this one and inviting fellow podcaster, Lisa Smith to ask MM host, Stephen Roach a few questions about the importance of community in the life of the artist and why gathering together now is such an important part of our creative …

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S13 E04: The Art of Lament with Amanda Held Opelt 47:37

7M ago47:37

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Amanda Held Opelt is an author, speaker, and songwriter. She writes about faith, grief, and creativity, and believes in the power of community, ritual, shared worship, and storytelling to heal even our deepest wounds. In today’s episode Amanda discusses the art of lament and how deep-rooted communal practices of shared grief can help us heal and gr…

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